Question

During which two moon phases would the amount of light reflected from the moon appear to be equal from Earth? Why does this occur at different times in a month?
A.
The light reflected appears the same during the new moon and full moon phases because the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

B.
The light reflected appears the same during the new moon and first quarter moon phases because the sun, moon, and Earth are at the same angles.

C.
The light reflected appears the same during the full moon and third quarter moon phases because the sun, moon, and Earth are at the same angles.

D.
The light reflected during the first quarter and third quarter moon phases appears equal because the sun, moon, and Earth are at right angles.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

The light reflected during the first quarter and third quarter moon phases appears equal because the sun, moon, and Earth are at right angles.